Ok, so she didn't pull a full-on Britney Spears shaved head (though that might be next), but it appears as though her stylist did take a razor to the sides to give her a nice, buzzed look. And obviously, a good dose of bleach was thrown into the mix here too, because Miley is blonder than she's ever been.

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And while it's really not that big of a surprise that she's pulling out all the stops as far as expressing herself goes, as a mom, I just can't help but want to reach out and give Miley a huge hug, because she could obviously use one.

Oh, c'mon, I know I'm not the only mom out there whose first reaction when seeing this photo was something along the lines of, "What in the hell is that poor girl doing to herself?!? She's only 19 (almost 20), for crying out loud -- so why is she destroying her youthful good looks? She should embrace them while she still can, for God's sake!!"

Think I'm being a little too extreme?!? Then check out this photo of Miley from just eight months ago, because you'll definitely see what I'm talking about.

Um, can you say healthy, glowing, and GORGEOUS? (That dress was to die for.)

Oh, Miley -- there's still time, honey. Let that crazy hairdo of yours grow out, add some low-lights, maybe throw on a little bronzer, and you'll be back to your old self in no time.

Do you think Miley's new haircut is too extreme, or do you think it's a nice change from how other young women her age in Hollywood look?